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Mission Valley Neighborhood Guide San Diego, CA
About
Mission Valley is a vibrant neighborhood in San Diego, California, brimming with shopping centers, entertainment venues, and restaurants. It's neatly bisected by the San Diego River and Interstate 8, making it easily accessible from different parts of the city. The neighborhood is home to the historic Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá as well as the popular destination, Fashion Valley Mall.
What You Will Love About Mission Valley, San Diego, California
- The neighborhood's accessibility and proximity to some of San Diego's most popular attractions like the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park.
- Surrounded by the beauty of nature with the San Diego River running through, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Enjoy a diversified dining experience reflecting the multiculturalism of San Diego.
- Shopaholics will love the variety of retail outlets available, from luxurious designer brands in Fashion Valley Mall to bargain finds in the local shops.
What's Nearby
Qualcomm Stadium, home to the San Diego Chargers, is located in Mission Valley. The area is also close to downtown San Diego, about a fifteen-minute drive away. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, also nearby, offers a glimpse into San Diego's rich history.
Lifestyle
Living in Mission Valley means embracing a dynamic lifestyle filled with various activities. From attending sporting events and concerts at the nearby stadium, dining at diverse restaurants, shopping at high-end retail outlets and local shops, to enjoying outdoor activities along the San Diego River - there is always something to do. The neighborhood is also highly family-friendly, with plenty of parks and schools in the vicinity.
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Rental Trends in Mission Valley
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| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| $2855 | $2720 | $2720 | $3000 | $3000 | $2849 | $3055 | $3097 | $3589 | $3899 | $3899 | $3899 | $3749 |
| $3052 | $3064 | $3076 | $3089 | $3066 | $3064 | $3062 | $3061 | $3074 | $3078 | $3052 | $3041 | $3041 |
| $4084 | $4351 | $4174 | $3816 | $3989 | $3922 | $3901 | $3901 | $3961 | $4163 | $4098 | $4081 | $4207 |
| $5089 | $5756 | $5743 | $5609 | $5233 | $5280 | $5567 | $5567 | $5917 | $5997 | $5493 | $5381 | $5211 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 953 restaurants, 128 grocery stores, and 56 parks within a mile of the Mission Valley neighborhood.
Rio Vista Shopping CenterRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.1 miles
Friars Rd
M & M MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
8555 Station Village Ln
- Valley Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
8555 Station Village Ln
Mission Valley CenterRetail, Shopping Mall, Travel and Transportation, Transport Hub, Rail Station
•0.3 miles
5275 Mission Center Road
- Park Valley Center
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.3 miles
Camino De La Reina
- Westfield Mission Valley
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- M & M Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
8555 Station Village Ln
- Valley Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
8555 Station Village Ln
- Mission Valley Certified Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market
•0.3 miles
W Washington St at Falcon St
- Total Wine & More
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.3 miles
8740 Rio San Diego Dr
- GNC
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.4 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- Party Time Liquor
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Retail, Convenience Store, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.5 miles
5494 Mission Center Rd
Wendy'sDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.1 miles
8310 Rio San Diego Dr
- On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1770 Camino De La Reina
- Ka Prao Thai Cuisine
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Thai Restaurant
•0.2 miles
8590 Rio San Diego Dr
- The Poke Co.
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Bubble Tea Shop, Restaurant, Hawaiian Restaurant, Poke Restaurant
•0.2 miles
8590 Rio San Diego Dr
- TBS Tavern
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant
•0.2 miles
8555 Station Village Ln
- Epic Wings
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Wings Joint
•0.2 miles
8660 Rio San Diego Dr
- Rio Vista Shopping Center
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.1 miles
Friars Rd
- Ross Dress for Less
Retail, Department Store, Fashion Retail, Clothing Store
•0.1 miles
8380 Rio San Diego Dr
- Saks OFF 5TH
Retail, Department Store
•0.2 miles
1750 Camino De La Reina
- T.J.Maxx
Retail, Department Store, Fashion Retail, Clothing Store
•0.2 miles
8550 Rio San Diego Dr
- PetSmart
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.2 miles
1660 Camino De La Reina
- Mission Valley Center
Retail, Shopping Mall, Travel and Transportation, Transport Hub, Rail Station
•0.3 miles
5275 Mission Center Road
San Diego River WalkLandmarks and Outdoors, Hiking Trail
•8300 Station Village Ln
- Westfield Mission Valley Dog Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Dog Park
•0.3 miles
2345 Fenton Pkwy
- Wobble Bobble
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- Civita Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.4 miles
7960 Civita Blvd
- Old Trolley Barn Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.8 miles
Adams Ave
- Envious Skin Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa, Landmarks and Outdoors, Bathing Area
•0.8 miles
4670 Park Blvd
WonderspacesArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.3 miles
7960 Civita Blvd
- Varks Virtual Reality Arcade
Arts and Entertainment, Arcade
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- Sandbox VR
Arts and Entertainment
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- Living Through Spirit - Best Psychic Readings
Arts and Entertainment, Psychic and Astrologer
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- Circus Vargas
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- Pumpkin Station
Arts and Entertainment, Amusement Park
•0.3 miles
1640 1/2 Camino Del Rio N
- Rosalind Novitskys Hair Designers Headquarters
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
8440 Rio San Diego Dr
- Raise The Wuff Mobile Dog Grooming
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service
•0.2 miles
1880 Camino De La Reina
- Supercuts
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
8440 Rio San Diego Dr
- Professionail
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.2 miles
8590 Rio San Diego Dr
- Prestige Nails & Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.2 miles
1660 Camino De La Reina
- Salon Bellada
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa
•0.2 miles
8555 Station Village Ln
HBO FitnessSports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.1 miles
Rio San Diego Dr
River Colony HomeSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
1950 Camino De La Reina
- Champs Sports
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- Foot Locker
Retail, Fashion Retail, Shoe Store, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino del Rio N Ste 333
- Zumiez
Retail, Fashion Retail, Clothing Store, Shoe Store, Sports and Recreation, Skating, Skate Park
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- The North Face Outlet
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
TBS TavernDining and Drinking, Bar, Pub, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant
•0.2 miles
8555 Station Village Ln
- The Remedy
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Gastropub
•0.2 miles
8555 Station Village Ln
- Buffalo Wild Wings
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Wings Joint, Bar, Sports Bar
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- Seau's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- Yard House
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Bar, Sports Bar
•0.3 miles
1640 Camino Del Rio N
- Concierge Lounge Marriott San Diego
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
•0.4 miles
8757 Rio San Diego Dr
Children's WorkshopBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
2255 Camino Del Rio S
- Early Learners Children's Academy
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
967 Camino Del Rio S
- La Petite Étoile 360 Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.9 miles
4555 Park Blvd
- Lambda Archives of San Diego
Community and Government, Library
•0.9 miles
4545 Park Blvd
- La Petite Étoile 360° Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.9 miles
4555 Park Blvd
- Grace Kids Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.1 miles
2716 Madison Ave
AFC Urgent CareHealth and Medicine, Urgent Care Centers
•0.2 miles
8590 Rio San Diego Dr
- Concentra Urgent Care
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center, Physical Therapy Clinic
•0.4 miles
5333 Mission Center Rd
- Breastfeeding fixers and Leilani's Wellness Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.7 miles
2667 Camino del Rio S
- Roeder Chiropractic
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic, Health and Medicine, Chiropractor, Hospital, Mental Health Service, Psychologist
•0.7 miles
2810 Camino Del Rio S
- SDCCD College Police, Live Scan, & Parking Services
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.8 miles
1536 Frazee Rd
- Mission Valley Outpatient Surgery Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.9 miles
7485 Mission Valley Rd
Mission Valley Apartments and Rentals
769 Rental properties in Mission Valley, San Diego, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 5.2% | 115% |
| utilities | 4.5% | 20% |
| food | 0.5% | 14.2% |
| transportation | 1.7% | 34.5% |
| healthcare | 3.8% | 3.6% |
Mission Valley Demographics
Mission Valley Reviews
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Near Highways
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Tree Lined Streets
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Mission Valley Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Somewhat Bikeable
Good Transit
Mission Valley Center
Train Stop
5275 Mission Center Road
Rio Vista Trolley Station
Other
2185 Station Village Way
Mission Valley Center Trolley Station
Train Stop
1400 Camino De La Reina
Source: foursquare.com
Mission Valley Center
Train Stop
5275 Mission Center Road
Mission Valley Center Trolley Station
Train Stop
1400 Camino De La Reina
Hazard Center Trolley Station
Train Stop
Frazee Rd
Source: foursquare.com
Rio Vista Trolley Station
Other
2185 Station Village Way
Source: foursquare.com
Mission Valley Schools
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Public
- 3/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades 9-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Private
- 9/10
Grades K-6 • Charter
- 5/10
Grades K-8 • Charter